Narsingh selection over Sushil for Rio was fair: WFI tells HC

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Narsingh Yadav is the best wrestler, as compared to Sushil Kumar, to represent the country in 74kg category for the upcoming Rio Olympics, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) told the Delhi High Court, and added that the selection has been made in a fair and transparent manner.

The high court bench of Justice Manmohan was further told by the WFI that two-time Olympic medallist Sushil had consistently avoided selection trials for the last two years so as not to face competition with Yadav. Yadav has been training for the last eight months for the 74kg class, said the WFI.

“Yadav has been found to be the best wrestler to represent India in the upcoming Olympic Games. The selection has been made in a completely fair and transparent manner and without political interference,” said counsel appearing for the WFI.